Downing Strategic Micro-Cap Investment Trust plc Proposing A Dividend, Payable on 9 July 2021

Downing Strategic Micro-Cap Investment Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment company. The Company's investment objective is to generate capital growth for shareholders over the long term from active involvement in a focused portfolio of United Kingdom micro-cap companies (those whose market capitalizations are under £150 million at the time of investment) targeting a compound return of 15% per annum over the long term. The Company's portfolio of investments typically comprises between 12 and 18 holdings. It typically seeks to hold between 3% and 25% of the equity of these investee companies, notwithstanding the ability to use debt instruments alongside equity. Typically, investments are appraised over a three to seven-year investment horizon. It invests in various sectors, including consumer discretionary, industrials, cash, support services, electrical equipment, financial services and telecommunications. The Company's investment manager is Downing LLP.